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2018 EN
Halil İbrahim Haseski · Ulaş İLİÇ · Ufuk Tuğtekin
Computational Thinking is a skill that guides the 21th century individual in the problems experienced during daily life and it has an ever-increasing significance. Multifarious definitions were attempted to explain the concept of Computational Thinking. However, it was determined that there was no consensus on this matter in the literature and several different concepts were mentioned in the definitions found in the literature. It was considered that this fact made it difficult to understand the concept of Computational Thinking. To establish a more comprehensive approach, the present study aimed to identify the concepts that are included in the Computational Thinking definitions that were presented in previous studies. It also aimed to reveal trends in the identified concepts throughout the years. As a result of the search, a total of 59 definitions were identified and a content analysis was conducted on these definitions. Analysis results demonstrated that Computational Thinking was defined based on several concepts such as problem solving, technology, thinking, individual and social qualities. Furthermore, it was determined that statements on thinking were prominent before 2006, and today, emphasis on problem solving and technology became more significant. It was considered that the present study would contribute to a better understanding of the Computational Thinking concept. At the end of the study, certain suggestions were presented for further research.
Canadian Center of Science and Education
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2018 EN
Anas Almuhammadi · Ashraf Khallaf · D. Abuljadayel
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Teaching has become a challenge mission among generations as direct instructions are not effective anymore and; therefore, students need to be convinced for sharing and fulfilling their responsibilities. In this study, students are perceived to act as role models in managing the laboratory classes of general biology. Four groups were classified as co-lecturers, co-technicians, safety group, and green team. This experiment was evaluated by both students and staff team. The results showed that the most effective group was the co-lecturer as it showed high level of cooperation, work with love, truth, motivate others, and team management. The advantages of this experiment were more likeable as compared to the disadvantages; although, participants suggest that more information is needed to improve the group work.
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2018 EN
Rashidah Binti Mohamad Ibrahim · Abasiti Victor Abraham · Wan Abd Aziz Bin Wan Mohd Amin
Innovation is defined as a natural renewable source accessible to all restricted only by human effort. It is also affirmed that innovation create a positive impact of the organization capability. Based on the current situation in Malaysia, it’s established that SME’s has been undergoing challenges that have reduce their capability, sustainability and growth. These issues have created a negative impact of the SME’s and also in the Malaysia economy. Hence, for SME’s to be strengthen and to overcome their problems, there should be a drastic change or modification to be experienced in Malaysia SME’s which will enhance their capability towards innovation performance growth. As such this study investigates the innovation practices amongst the SMEs, in order to enhance their business growth performance in the Malaysian market. Data from a sample of 413 respondents from SMEs in the construction, service and manufacturing sectors was collected by means of a structured questionnaire. The sampling technique/procedure used was the stratified random sampling in other to analyze the hypothesis model. The result of the findings indicated that there is a positive relationship between organization culture and human capital towards innovation performance growth with organizational culture having the strongest coefficient. The findings as well enlighten small and medium sized firms as well as policy makers that innovation is an essential tool in the present day business doings. In conclusion, further studies should examine how small and medium sized firms can make a choice from a range of possibilities for innovation sources before they carry out the real innovation.
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2018 EN
Ahmad Yousef Areiqat · Hanan Ibrahim
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to show that turning Jordan into an economic free zone will lead to a significant increase in foreign investments. This increase, in turn, will lead to an economic growth and to a reduction in the unemployment rate. Jordan is a developing country and any successful investments in the economy sector will have a positive impact on the quality of the social life of its people. This is particularly important now in view of the economic pressure that Jordan is going through as a result of the presence of a huge number of immigrants who have fled the civil wars in neighboring countries.
Methodology: This study has utilized the relevant literature by way of evaluating the benefits of establishing economic free zones in Jordan. Many of the findings are based on analyzing statistical information published by governmental institutions in Jordan.
Findings: Jordan offers an attractive investment environment due to the security and stability it enjoys compared with other countries in the Arab region. As such, it has succeeded in establishing new economic free zones through partnership with foreign investors. This has led to a significant increase in the flow of more foreign investments in Jordan. The present study shows that turning the whole of Jordan into an economic free zone will lead to yet a further increase of foreign investments, and hence to more empowerment of the economic sector.
Limitations: The quantitative data available is limited to the years 1999-2007.
Value: The findings of this study can be a point of departure for researchers and economic decision-makers in Jordan to prepare economic plans with the purpose of attracting foreign investments and hence promoting economic growth in the country.
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2018 EN
Nawaf Abdallah Aljundi · Ibrahim Ali Alqadi
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the privatization program in Jordan on the final account of the state (actual revenues and expenditures), the study used the ratio of the size of the local revenues, the size of the grants, the size of the recovered loans, the volume of current expenditures, and the volume of investment expenditures to the size of the state budget for each year of study, the study is based on the financial data of the volume of revenues and actual expenditures of the State issued by the Ministry of Finance and the General Budget Department for the period of study. The methodology of the study is to calculate and compare the average of each indicator of study for ten years before the year of implementation of the privatization program and ten years after, t-test was used for independent samples. The study found that there is no statistically significant effect of the implementation of the privatization program on the size of the local revenues or on the size of the grants or on the volume of investment expenditures. However, the implementation of the program has a statistically significant impact on the size of recovered loan installments, and the size of the current expenditure.The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the privatization program in Jordan did not contribute to reducing the financial burden on the general budget. The study recommended that the implementation of the strategic programs and projects should be planned well and that the best practices and procedures are universally recognized in the implementation of these programs. And take into account all the factors that help these programs achieve their goals.
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2018 EN
Abdullah Ibrahim Nazal · Fuad Al-Fasfus
This paper aims to explore the impact of liquidity increases by local and international roles on shareholders’ returns in the Jordan Islamic Bank as case study. The study methodology based on financial tables annual reports of the bank from (2009-2016) in order to analysis asset liquidity risk standard and its affection on managing balance sheet, and analysis returns for common shareholders in the Bank also discuss the result of shares return reducing. The real impact is deferent because the market price of the Jordan Islamic Bank shares is not affected negatively by the rule. Its price in the market is more than the share value by the ratio (all equities/ all shares). The percentage between the market price and ratio was equal to 202% in 2014 and reduced to 155% in 2016. By discussion, the ratio there is a gap of equities impact as a result of applying depreciation on fixed assets yearly, regardless of its growth by market price. Fair result is to increase equities based on fixed assets market price increasing. This paper contributed to the knowledge by different ways, it helps leaders and managers to find the real impact of managing liquidity risk in the Islamic Bank by the Central Bank and Basel Committee.
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2018 EN
Nashrul Hakimi · Noorshella Che Nawi · Mohamad Ismail
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Islamic tourism industry must be innovative to remain competitive in an increasingly global economic. This conceptual paper examines the relationship between key component and factor that can affect the customer satisfaction in the Islamic tourism industry. The paper conceptualizes perceived value, brand image and Islamic attributes to studies the relationship that exists in the industry. The paper also uses knowledge and religiosity to investigate the moderate factor that exists in the framework between Islamic attributes and customer satisfaction. This paper will shed some light on measuring customer behavior in tourism from Islamic perspective. The dimension use in this paper also could be used as a base for tailoring Islamic tourist packages.
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2018 EN
Mona Mohamed Sayed Ibrahim · Amina Amari
This paper is the first to explore predictors’ keys of career adaptability and subjective career success in the Saudi context. Many employees, especially women, are facing several challenges in their work, and career adaptability is a way to overcome these difficulties to reach the career success. This research investigated the mediating role of career adaptability (CA) in the relation between both psychological capital (PsCap) and perceived organizational support (POS), as predictors of CA, and subjective career success (SCS). To test our hypotheses, we collected survey data from academic staff in Saudi universities in Riyadh. The results revealed a significant relation between both (PsyCap) and POS on CA. This relation also influenced the SCS through a partial mediation of CA.
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2018 EN
Wanzu Ibrahim · Peter Turyakira · Proscovia Katumba
Information and communication technologies (ICT), particularly e-Commerce, are considered very important to the growth and competitiveness of businesses globally. SMEs too need to embrace innovative e-commerce strategies if they are to stay competitive, profitable and successful in local and global markets. Increased use of the Internet offers potential benefits to SMEs, such as cost reduction, improved operational efficiencies, access to new customers and enhanced business growth. However, SMEs, particularly in Uganda, have generally been slow in adopting e-commerce. Empirical research into the challenges SMEs in Uganda face in adopting electronic commerce is also limited. This study sought to explore the factors affecting e-commerce adoption among SMEs; and to establish the influence of e-commerce adoption on SMEs’ growth in Uganda. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 172 owners/managers of SMEs in the Kampala District in Uganda. The empirical results of this study indicate that e-commerce adoption significantly influence the growth of SMEs.
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2018 EN
Albert John
International Journal of Chemistry wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal is greatly appreciated. Many authors, regardless of whether International Journal of Chemistry publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers.Reviewers for Volume 10, Number 1 Ahmet Ozan Gezerman, Yildiz Technical University, TurkeyAmer A. Taqa, Mosul University, IraqChanchal Kumar Malik, Vanderbilt University, USAGreg Peters, University of Findlay, USAHesham G. Ibrahim, Al-Mergheb University, LibyaMustafa Oguzhan Kaya, Siirt University, TurkeyPriyanka Singh, University of Iowa, USAR. K. Dey, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), IndiaSeverine Queyroy, Aix-Marseille Université, FranceShyamal Kumar Chattopadhyay, Bengal Engineering and Science University, IndiaSitaram Acharya, Texas Christian University, USASitaram Bhavaraju, U.S.PHARMACOPEIA, USAThirupathi Barla, Harvard University, USAAlbert JohnOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of International Journal of ChemistryCanadian Center of Science and Education
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